Publications by authors named "M M el Sadek"
New peak detection (NPD) is a significant component of the multiattribute method (MAM) for MS use to facilitate the detection of quality attributes exhibiting abnormal ratio changes, vanishing attributes, or newly emerging attributes. However, challenges remain to get a balanced sensitivity and minimize false positives in NPD. In this study, we have developed a robust NPD and identification method to enhance sensitivity 10-fold (0.
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- The study investigated how accurately clear aligners, specifically with Power Ridges and composite attachments, could achieve the desired labiolingual inclination of maxillary central incisors in adults with Class II division 2 malocclusions.
- It involved 24 patients, with results showing an average accuracy of 68.3% for the Power Ridges group and 71.6% for the attachment group, but no significant differences between the two methods were found.
- The findings suggest that clinicians should be aware that the predicted inclinations are not fully realized during treatment and may need to adjust their approaches for Class II division 2 cases.
Assessing age of onset and clinical symptoms over time in patients with heterozygous pathogenic DHDDS variants.
J Inherit Metab Dis
September 2024
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- Mono-allelic DHDDS variants lead to a range of neurological issues, including seizures, intellectual disabilities, and movement disorders, with symptoms beginning at different ages and progressing variably among patients.
- A study of 59 patients revealed that while symptoms often start early, the onset and development can differ widely, with some experiencing the full range in childhood and others in adulthood.
- No clear links were found between symptom onset or progression and factors like patient sex or specific DHDDS variants, but 19% of patients also showed signs of autism spectrum disorder, highlighting its relevance in managing the condition.
Total Contact Casting Remains an Effective Modality for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
Vasc Endovascular Surg
November 2024
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- * The study found that patients without healing had significantly higher rates of amputation and noncompliance compared to those whose ulcers healed, highlighting the importance of TCC adherence in treatment success.
- * Subgroup analysis revealed that patients undergoing revascularization interventions had better healing outcomes (66.7% healed) and noted lower ABI scores, indicating more severe vascular issues, compared to those who did not require additional procedures. *
Elevated Arsenic and Chromium levels in surface and ground waters are a significant health concern in several parts of the world. Chitosan quinoxaline Schiff base (CsQ) and cross-linked chitosan quinoxaline Schiff base (CsQG) were prepared to adsorb both Arsenate [As(V)] and Chromium [Cr(VI)] ions. The thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to investigate the prepared Schiff bases (CsQ) and (CsQG).
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